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9.01.2012

2D or not 2D, that is no problem

2D or not 2D, it was often a problem for animes and games. However, this new technology solves it.

This is the drawing technology "Live 2D" that Japanese company CYBERNOIDS developed.

In 3D, the unique attraction of 2D images can't be rendered properly. It is approximately impossible to reproduce the impression of 2D images in 3D. However, Live 2D enables expression such as 3D as 2D. The images of 2D move like 3D polygon. Besides, it is interactive. Live 2D has been already utilized for many smartphone apps in Japan and CYBERNOIDS wants to apply this in service for foreign countries.